Top 100 Oldest Colleges in America for You To Study!

The United States is home to a rich history of higher education, with many colleges and universities dating back centuries. These institutions offer students a unique opportunity to learn in an environment steeped in tradition and academic excellence. In this blog, we will take a look at the top 100 oldest colleges in America, exploring their history, academic programs, and campus life. Read on to know more!

Why Study in the Top 100 Oldest Colleges in America?

There are many reasons why you might choose to study at an old college. First, these institutions often have a strong reputation for academic excellence. They have had centuries to develop their programs and attract top faculty. Second, old colleges tend to have beautiful campuses with historic buildings and architecture. This can create a unique and inspiring learning environment. Finally, old colleges often have strong alumni networks. These networks can provide you with valuable career advice and support after graduation.

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List of Top 100 Oldest Colleges in America

Here’s the list of the 100 oldest colleges in America along with their QS World Rankings for the year 2024:

S.no.	University	QS World Ranking 2024
1	Harvard University	4
2	The College of William and Mary	901-950
3	St. John’s College	–
4	Yale University	16
5	University of Pennsylvania	12
6	Moravian College	–
7	University of Delaware	=498
8	Princeton University	=17
9	Washington and Lee University	–
10	Columbia University	23
11	Brown University	=73
12	Rutgers University-New Brunswick	299
13	Dartmouth College	=237
14	College of Charleston	–
15	Salem College	–
16	Dickinson College	–
17	California Institute of Technology (Caltech)	15
18	Transylvania University	–
19	Washington and Jefferson College	–
20	Washington College	–
21	University of Georgia	=514
22	Franklin and Marshall College	–
23	University of Pittsburgh	=222
24	Castleton University	–
25	Georgetown University	297
26	University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill	=132
27	University of Vermont	901-950
28	Williams College	–
29	Bowdoin College	–
30	University of Tennessee	=446
31	Union College	–
32	University of Louisville	1001-1200
33	University of South Carolina	=575
34	United States Military Academy	–
35	Ohio University	1001-1200
36	Miami University	1201-1400
37	Colby College	–
38	University of Michigan – Ann Arbor	33
39	Saint Louis University	901-950
40	University of Maryland	=169
41	Hampden-Sydney College	–
42	Middlebury College	–
43	Hamilton College	–
44	Amherst College	–
45	Tufts University	379
46	Wesleyan University	851-900
47	Trinity College	–
48	Oberlin College	–
49	Kenyon College	–
50	Denison University	–
51	Wake Forest University	701-710
52	Davidson College	–
53	Emory University	=166
54	Wofford College	–
55	University of Notre Dame	=304
56	University of Richmond	–
57	Centre College	–
58	Lafayette College	–
59	DePauw University	–
60	Franklin College	–
61	Ripon College	–
62	Beloit College	–
63	Washington University in St. Louis	=154
64	Wabash College	–
65	University of Rochester	224
66	Grinnell College	–
67	Knox College	–
68	Lawrence University	–
69	Albion College	–
70	Illinois College	–
71	University of the South	–
72	Willamette University	–
73	Coe College	–
74	Lewis & Clark College	–
75	Carleton College	–
76	Augustana College	–
77	Macalester College	–
78	Cornell College	–
79	Gustavus Adolphus College	–
80	St. Olaf College	–
81	Monmouth College	–
82	Lake Forest College	–
83	Central College	–
84	Luther College	–
85	Pacific University	–
86	Cornell University	13
87	Massachusetts Institute of Technology	1
88	University of California, Berkeley	10
89	Johns Hopkins University	28
90	Vanderbilt University	261
91	Case Western Reserve University	255
92	University of Chicago	11
93	Clark University	801-850
94	Stanford University	5
95	Tulane University	=600
96	University of Minnesota Twin Cities	195
97	University of Nebraska–Lincoln	=551
98	University of Texas at Austin	58
99	University of Washington	63
100	University of Wisconsin – Madison	102

So it’s crucial to carefully research and compare colleges based on your academic goals, financial aid options, and personal preferences to find the best fit for your needs.

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